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the september fire in antioch city park caused $250,000 damage. insurance didn't fully cover the costs but today donations by pg & e and jim fraizer put the building fund over the top. it's hopeed the playground will be rebuilt and reopen next spring. >>> fred inglis is here now. we've been talking about the san jose spartans and quite a win today in a big game. >> they've won the last three bowl games they've played. but haven't been to a bowl game since 2006. haven't won a single military bowl since 1940. they win their final game as the member of the western athletic conference. and newly hired coach watched the game from san jose state. bail it is first spartan to throw for 1,000 yards. chandler jones makes a nice little move. stays in bound for the touchdown. like bales, jones is expected to return next year. they finish 11-2. >>> jim moore and the ucla bruins forgot to bring their -- bears nick florence he's at the kevin reese. reeses pieces. that's a 55-yard touchdown. bruins get tossed around. seventeenthranked bruins finish 9-5. >>> cinci
the september fire in antioch city park caused $250,000 damage. insurance didn't fully cover the costs but today donations by pg & e and jim fraizer put the building fund over the top. it's hopeed the playground will be rebuilt and reopen next spring. >>> fred inglis is here now. we've been talking about the san jose spartans and quite a win today in a big game. >> they've won the last three bowl games they've played. but haven't been to a bowl game since 2006. haven't won a...
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the police warn that the high tide could effect residents in the southeastern portion of the city. news chopper 2 did catch a bit of flooding but the emergency dispatch tells ktvu news they did not receive the calls of problems. >> the napa river in downtown napa stayed within its banks after concerns the river would exceed flood stage this evening. they explain what kept the river from causing a bigger problem for the area. >> this is the pope street bridge. historic spot. and a spot for locals to watch the rain swollen. napa river. >> i think it is -- i think it it is going to flow out nicely and we will be fine by this afternoon. >> sharon graves watched this river flood before. confident it would not happen at this bridge today. but a few miles north, the napa river did escape its banks. >> it is flooded. it is flooded coming down deer park and silver ado and deer park where the peach trees are. >> several feet of water covered this orchard on deer park road. the river crept into vineyards as well. it was partially blocked. upriver, another 2 miles, lodi lane was chosed. most d
the police warn that the high tide could effect residents in the southeastern portion of the city. news chopper 2 did catch a bit of flooding but the emergency dispatch tells ktvu news they did not receive the calls of problems. >> the napa river in downtown napa stayed within its banks after concerns the river would exceed flood stage this evening. they explain what kept the river from causing a bigger problem for the area. >> this is the pope street bridge. historic spot. and a...
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peaks road, high above the city. police say she was drunk when she drove a car into fur to pedestrians walking along the road. she had come from china recently to help care for her grandson. her son spoke to us about the crash. >> i can't hold her in my arms. i just called for help. >> reporter: investigators say eunice drove away from the site with two passengers, including a minor. >> the entire eunice family is honestly destroyed over what happened. their main concern is for the yao family. >> reporter: a judge said if freed, she cannot drive, and must wear an alcohol detection device. eunice's lawyer said she has never been in trouble and is just a quarter short from graduating from college. >> criminal justice. hoping to become a police officer. >> reporter: gina eunice is hoping to enter a plea next tuesday. >>> a head on collision killed a richmond woman this afternoon. the accident shut down san pablo county road. just afternoon, the driver of a chevy suv drifted into oncoming traffic and hit a volkswagen hea
peaks road, high above the city. police say she was drunk when she drove a car into fur to pedestrians walking along the road. she had come from china recently to help care for her grandson. her son spoke to us about the crash. >> i can't hold her in my arms. i just called for help. >> reporter: investigators say eunice drove away from the site with two passengers, including a minor. >> the entire eunice family is honestly destroyed over what happened. their main concern is...
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the city plans to put a park there. supporters claim the center was target because it attracting homeless people to golden state park and the surrounding neighborhoods. >>> a two alarm fire burned two homes and led the authorities to an illegal marijuana growing operation. the fire started around 1:30 in the attic of a home in ashburg and spread into the house next door. that second home at 1550 page is a huge ornate victoria that was featured in a documentary on the hippy movement. both homes suffered damage but no one was hurt. >> these old victorians are made of brick wood, they are usually very dense and packed together and usually when you see one on fire you lose three. >> at this point police have not made any arrests. >>> a study is the first of its kind to track the effects of synthetic the áf marijuana known as k2. that's a small fraction of the 5 million drug related er visits. k2 has many harmful side effects even though it's marketed like a safe alternative to the real thing. >>> back now to our storm watc
the city plans to put a park there. supporters claim the center was target because it attracting homeless people to golden state park and the surrounding neighborhoods. >>> a two alarm fire burned two homes and led the authorities to an illegal marijuana growing operation. the fire started around 1:30 in the attic of a home in ashburg and spread into the house next door. that second home at 1550 page is a huge ornate victoria that was featured in a documentary on the hippy movement....
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the city can't afford that. they are already cut back. >> reporter: ironically the victim of this home invasion is part of the city's effort to beef up its crime-fighting force. noelle walker, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new information tonight in an apparent home-invasion robbery in the upscale south bay community of monte sereno that left a wealthy venture captive dead. police believe several people were inside the home of raveesh kumra's home. police did provide this sketch of a possible assailant described as a while the or hispanic, 23 or 24 years old, 6' tall, thing with black hair and dark eyes. >>> raveesh kumra owned a consultant company and headquarters are lloyds a monte sereno home. the 66-year-old also once owned the well-known saratoga mountain winery in the 1990. >>> investigators say the teen boy was found shot every times in this neighborhood on pacific avenue near lincoln just after 11:last night. police say victim appeared to be 17 years old of his name has not been released. authorities say this
the city can't afford that. they are already cut back. >> reporter: ironically the victim of this home invasion is part of the city's effort to beef up its crime-fighting force. noelle walker, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new information tonight in an apparent home-invasion robbery in the upscale south bay community of monte sereno that left a wealthy venture captive dead. police believe several people were inside the home of raveesh kumra's home. police did provide this sketch of a...
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to keep the streets tidy to showing tourists the prettest pretty -- prettiest part of the city. >> i would rather be home, but that's okay. >> it's part of the job. >> reporter: and at starbucks it's a reinvolving door. the baristas are busy. >> somebody has to do it i again. i've worked on christmas and sometimes you get time and a half. >> reporter: if you own a business no holiday pay. but for max patel it's not so bad. >> it's not so bad. we'll close early and we'll be home for dinner. >> reporter: we met blue at the powell street turn around who works for his christmas dinner. the fmta says they're pretty slow throughout their system today except for their cable cars they're actually more popular on holidays so some of those operators are working until midnight tonight. lorraine blanco. >>> charles during has died. he won a tony award, and earned two oscar nominations as well as an actor's achievement award. >>> he is wanted for questioning in belice where john mcafee is spending christmas and looking to stay more permanently. >> the temporary fix to protect a levee that failed
to keep the streets tidy to showing tourists the prettest pretty -- prettiest part of the city. >> i would rather be home, but that's okay. >> it's part of the job. >> reporter: and at starbucks it's a reinvolving door. the baristas are busy. >> somebody has to do it i again. i've worked on christmas and sometimes you get time and a half. >> reporter: if you own a business no holiday pay. but for max patel it's not so bad. >> it's not so bad. we'll close...
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voters passed the measure last month and today the san jose city council certified the results. the raise will now go into effect in 90 days. san jose is currently working on procedures and policies to let everyone know. >>> after decades of fighting crime, fremont's police chief says he's retired. chief craig steckler is now 68 years old and says it seems like a good time to retire. he plans to step down on december 30th and will work part time to help with the transition. captain richard lucero has been named interim chief. >>> live storm tracker 2 picking up showers now. we head up first toward north bay and parker avenue area near hercules. now we're over to san pablo. for light showers, reports of sprinkles. these showers have moved off now from san leandro to golf links road. we are looking for these showers to continue tonight as this system moves in. that is a lot of cold air. and this is what's following so the main system is kind of dragging through now but there'll be some impacts on your morning commute. when i come back at 10:45. we'll have all the specifics on what
voters passed the measure last month and today the san jose city council certified the results. the raise will now go into effect in 90 days. san jose is currently working on procedures and policies to let everyone know. >>> after decades of fighting crime, fremont's police chief says he's retired. chief craig steckler is now 68 years old and says it seems like a good time to retire. he plans to step down on december 30th and will work part time to help with the transition. captain...
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all meters in the city will be enforced from noon until 6:00 p.m. the city explains that paid parking is necessary because commercial districts are now just as busy on sundays as they are on saturdays. meters in tourists areas such as fisherman's wharf already charge seven days a week from 7:00 in the morning until 7:00 at night. >>> the best skiing in a long time means big business in the sierra. the lines are out the door at this ski shop in truckee and the owners hired extra help to help out hundreds of people. skiers are coming not only from san diego but the -- seattle. >> i would think we're going to have a big year. >> reporter: even with the clouds, the slopes will stay fresh. forecasters predict eight to 9- inches of snow this weekend. >>> more snow in the sierra, more rain here in the bay area for tonight. in fact, a little more activity on live storm tracker 2, you can see the latest imagine in the last hour. you will notice those yellows indicating heavier rain. reports out of half-moon bay of heavier downpours right around the davenport
all meters in the city will be enforced from noon until 6:00 p.m. the city explains that paid parking is necessary because commercial districts are now just as busy on sundays as they are on saturdays. meters in tourists areas such as fisherman's wharf already charge seven days a week from 7:00 in the morning until 7:00 at night. >>> the best skiing in a long time means big business in the sierra. the lines are out the door at this ski shop in truckee and the owners hired extra help to...
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the city has the final say. one speaker called for someone to be responsible for the choice. >> should this city go forward and choose the wrong metal to replace this, can we ensure that someone goes to jail should another accident occur? >> the fire crippled the crude oil unit that chevron says provides 65% of the jet fuel to bay area airports and about 20% of gasoline to bay area pumps. >> we have a new twist in our investigation of the port of oakland and improper spending less than a week after the port announced the retirement of its director, james quan won't be leaving work there all together. how much he will continue to earn there. noelle. >> reporter: ktvu has learned starting next year james quan will continue to work with the port for a period of 7 months, essentially as a consultant. a port spokesman says he'll be a retiree annuitant. working with transition. this is the same james quan who earlier this month along with former port executive director agreed to pay back more than $5000 they spent at
the city has the final say. one speaker called for someone to be responsible for the choice. >> should this city go forward and choose the wrong metal to replace this, can we ensure that someone goes to jail should another accident occur? >> the fire crippled the crude oil unit that chevron says provides 65% of the jet fuel to bay area airports and about 20% of gasoline to bay area pumps. >> we have a new twist in our investigation of the port of oakland and improper spending...
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after the deli closed. >> that 7-eleven has parachuted in against the city's own laws. that's why we're here. we believe the city has actually not followed its own laws. >> the mayor of san mateo says he supports an outside investigation. >>> it's gooding good and cold tonight. >> a bay area teen shot and killed hours after taking his senior class pictures. the holiday donation his classmates are making in his name. >> only on 2. >> one here, and another over here. >> a bay area man created an elaborate christmas display in his yard. the surprising centerpiece he says thieves stole. look at you guys with your fancy-schmancy u-verse high speed internet. you know, in my day you couldn't just start streaming six ways to sunday. you'd get knocked off. and sometimes, it took a minute to download a song. that's sixty seconds, for crying out loud. we know how long a minute is! sitting, waiting for an album to download. i still have back problems. you're only 14 and a half. he doesn't have back problems. you kids have got it too good if you ask me. [ male announcer ] now u-vers
after the deli closed. >> that 7-eleven has parachuted in against the city's own laws. that's why we're here. we believe the city has actually not followed its own laws. >> the mayor of san mateo says he supports an outside investigation. >>> it's gooding good and cold tonight. >> a bay area teen shot and killed hours after taking his senior class pictures. the holiday donation his classmates are making in his name. >> only on 2. >> one here, and another...
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to treat people with equality. >> reporter: then there was a final walk down the city hall steps. a legally married couple at last. >> and that was debra horn reporting. washington was one of three states to legalize same-sex marriage during the past election. >>> another big change is underway in the state of washington. coming up in just 17 minutes, how business owners are hoping to take advantage of a new law legalizing marijuana, and not just for medical use. >>> the east bay family of a bicyclist killed yesterday say they are in shock over his death. 66-year-old john pickens was riding on pal mar's road outside fremont when he crashed. his wife says he was a seasoned rider, and wore a helmet. he apparently went off the road to avoid a truck, when the bike slid on gravel, and he fell and hit his head on a rock. he is survived by his wife, three children, and four grandchildren. >>> classes are canceled at a sacramento high school tomorrow at students mourn the death of a popular teacher hit by a train. authorities say cathy carlisle was taking pictures of an approaching train,
to treat people with equality. >> reporter: then there was a final walk down the city hall steps. a legally married couple at last. >> and that was debra horn reporting. washington was one of three states to legalize same-sex marriage during the past election. >>> another big change is underway in the state of washington. coming up in just 17 minutes, how business owners are hoping to take advantage of a new law legalizing marijuana, and not just for medical use....
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items today, despite the fact that it's been evicted by the city. the city says it doesn't belong in golden gate park. neighbors say they have worked since 2010 to have the center shut down. >> there's a move from the neighborhood to convert the site to a community garden, which our commission felt was a much more appropriate use for a park site. >> those running the recycling center say when the sheriff comes to evict, they will leave peacefully. >>> in san jose, an animal shelter is so overcrowded with dogs and cats right now, they're trying something unusual to find them homes. basically, they're putting them on sale for up to 90% off. but thissale won't last for long. >> reporter: inside the san jose animal care center, there's a lot of love for these dogs, but not nearly enough room. >> it was designed to hold 28 dogs for adoption. now we have over 100. >> reporter: that includes a 4- year-old doberman mix. >> she's been here since september 26. that is a long time for a dog of this size, with this type of energy. >> reporter: volunteers take h
items today, despite the fact that it's been evicted by the city. the city says it doesn't belong in golden gate park. neighbors say they have worked since 2010 to have the center shut down. >> there's a move from the neighborhood to convert the site to a community garden, which our commission felt was a much more appropriate use for a park site. >> those running the recycling center say when the sheriff comes to evict, they will leave peacefully. >>> in san jose, an animal...
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in the city's bay view district. the two victims were discovered just about two hours ago in the 900 block of brussels street near manziel. police say both were alive but the man was unconscious. both have life-threatening injuries and were taken to san francisco general. investigators are not releasing the nature of the pair's injuries. our crew has just arrived at this scene, and is working to gather information. the ktvu morning news starting at 4:30 a.m. will have the latest on this developing news. >> that is our report for tonight, thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. >> we're always here for yo
in the city's bay view district. the two victims were discovered just about two hours ago in the 900 block of brussels street near manziel. police say both were alive but the man was unconscious. both have life-threatening injuries and were taken to san francisco general. investigators are not releasing the nature of the pair's injuries. our crew has just arrived at this scene, and is working to gather information. the ktvu morning news starting at 4:30 a.m. will have the latest on this...
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the compliance director will have problems to spend city money, change police tactics and fire chief howard jordan. >>> the strange saga of john mcafee has brought him to florida. the software company founder has been on the run from belize, where he is wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of his neighbor. mcafee is asking for privacy. he says he's staying in a hotel in the upscale south beach neighborhood, and doesn't have a phone or money. some people have responded with offers to help. >>> near portland, oregon, authorities identified the suspect in the deadly mall shooting. he was a 22-year-old man who investigators say took his own life after killing a man and a woman, and seriously wounding a 15-year-old girl. the two things that may have helped save many lives. >> cell phone video shows the panic, and chaos at a portland, oregon suburb. hands held high, to show police they were not a threat. >> my friend was already on the ground, crawling towards the doors. i heard two more shots. i jump on the ground, i'm crawling towards the floor. i hear this guy yell, get
the compliance director will have problems to spend city money, change police tactics and fire chief howard jordan. >>> the strange saga of john mcafee has brought him to florida. the software company founder has been on the run from belize, where he is wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of his neighbor. mcafee is asking for privacy. he says he's staying in a hotel in the upscale south beach neighborhood, and doesn't have a phone or money. some people have responded...